Box Office Update: Maalik and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Struggle Against Competition

Bollywood's recent releases, Maalik and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, have had contrasting performances at the box office. While Maalik has shown steady growth, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan struggles to gain traction. This article delves into their Day 4 box office collections and provides insights into their storylines and cast. Discover how these films are faring against the backdrop of fierce competition from major releases like Superman.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 15, 2025, 08:55 IST

Overview of Recent Bollywood Releases

On July 11, Bollywood saw the debut of two significant films: Maalik and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. Both films created considerable anticipation prior to their release but faced stiff competition from DC's latest superhero film, Superman. Maalik features Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar in leading roles, while Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan stars Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor. Below is a summary of the box office performance for both films on Day 4.

Maalik Box Office Performance on Day 4

Maalik had a promising start, earning Rs 3.75 crore on its opening day. The film experienced a notable increase on its second day, with collections rising to Rs 5.25 crore. The third day saw consistent earnings of Rs 5.25 crore, indicating stability in its performance.

As per early estimates from Sacnilk, Maalik garnered Rs 1.65 crore on Day 4, bringing its total box office earnings to Rs 15.90 crore over the first four days.

Details About Maalik

In addition to Rajkummar and Manushi, Maalik features a talented supporting cast including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Huma Qureshi, Saurabh Sachdeva, Saurabh Shukla, Anshumaan Pushkar, Swanand Kirkire, Rajendra Gupta, and Baljinder Kaur. The film is a gangster drama that narrates the story of a man's ascent in the criminal underworld.

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Box Office Performance on Day 4

In contrast, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan has been struggling at the box office. The film opened with a modest Rs 0.3 crore on its first day and saw a slight increase to Rs 0.5 crore on the second day. However, the third day’s earnings remained flat at Rs 0.25 crore.

Unfortunately, the film faced a significant drop on its fourth day, with early estimates from Sacnilk indicating a collection of just Rs 0.15 crore, resulting in a total of Rs 1.45 crore over four days.

Details About Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan tells the poignant love story of Jahaan, a visually impaired musician, and Saba, a visually impaired actress. The film also features Zain Khan Durrani in a key role and marks the Bollywood debut of Shanaya Kapoor.